phone english blogB2 – Upper intermediate – Job Interview
If you’re counting down the days till your next job interview, these helpful hints will help you get in the right mood so you can leave a lasting impression on the interviewers:
Discuss:
1. According to the article, why is it good to take notes during the interview?
2. What is the importance of researching the company you are applying for?
3. What are other things you can do to be prepared for your interview?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
With so many advancements in the medical field, it is no surprise that doctors and surgeons are able to utilize computers as part of a person’s recovery.
Read the article below to know about Matt Nagel and his operation.
http://fullspate.digitalcounterrevolution.co.uk/archive/ai.html
Discussion Questions:
B2 – Upper intermediate
Click on the title below and listen to the story of Rana Abdelhamid and how her movement is empowering Muslim women in her country.
Discuss:
1. Describe how Rana Abdelhamid feels about martial arts?
2. What is WISE and how did it start? What is the story behind this initiative?
3. Have you noticed an increase in discrimination and violence in your country?
4. According to the video, what makes Muslim women more susceptible to facing violence?
5. How would you protect yourself if you are threatened?
B2 – Upper intermediate
Cartoons have a very different way of showing crucial and weighty issues to the public. Click on the title below to watch about Celeste Wamiru and her cartoons.
Discuss:
1. What kind of cartoon does Celeste Wamiru create?
2. In the video, what does “pushing the envelope” mean?
3. What did Celeste Wamiru suggest when she said that “as cartoonists…it gives us the license to offend”?
4. What is your general opinion of freedom of the press? Is this a right that members of the press take advantage of in your country?
5. What are some of the values your country has that are still considered conservative?
B2 – Upper intermediate
Kim Jong Un is no stranger to the world. Mostly, for all the wrong reasons. Read the short article below and express your thoughts about North Korea and its leaders.
Discuss:
1. Why are human rights violation common in countries like North Korea?
2. Do you think that the UN council has the right to hold this kind of investigation? Why?
3. What are your thoughts on countries under communism?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Rent-A-Minority website is described as “a revolutionary new service” which was created for those times when you remember your event consists completely of Caucasian men.
Discover the reasons why the creator came up with such idea and how social media was set abuzz by this website.
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-35589621
Discussion Questions:
B2 – Upper intermediate
Diversity in America is nothing new. With thousands of migrants and immigrants flocking the United States for a number of reasons.
Read the article below to know some facts about some of the more diversified states in the US.
Discuss:
1. How diverse is the population in Spain?
2. Which cities are more diverse?
3. How does immigration affect the locals?
4. What do you think is the difference between a migrant and an immigrant?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
The issue of water shortage is closer to home than you think. No country, whether powerful nor developing, is exempt from this imminent problem.
Watch the video below to get more facts on water shortage.
Discussion Questions:
B2 – Upper intermediate
There are 24 official languages spoken at the European Parliament. The European Parliament’s Secretary General has asked Euro politicians to speak more slowly and to use to their native language instead of English. What are your thoughts on the Secretary General’s request?
Discuss:
1. What do you think about the article?
2. What do you think is the difference between an interpreter and a translator?
3. How do you feel about using English in political meetings such as the European Parliament?
4. If you could speak another language fluently, what would it be?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
The story of William Chase is just one of many talking about the struggles and triumphs of doing what you love and turning it into a business. If you’re as lucky as him, you might even end up making millions.
Read the article about the potato farmer who went from being bankrupt to a millionaire. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35491792
Discussion Questions:
1. In your own words, tell the story of William Chase.
2. What were some of the challenges that he encountered? What were his frustrations?
3. How would you describe the agricultural industry in your country?
4. Are your local farmers supported by the government?
5. If you had the opportunity to have a business, what would you put up?